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Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls

Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls for Game Day Joy

Spicy Rotel Cream Cheese Sausage Balls are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for game day, combining savory sausage and creamy cheese for a quick and delightful snack.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sausage Mixture
  • 1 pound Breakfast sausage ideally spicy
  • 8 ounces Cream cheese softened
  • 10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies drained
For the Dry Ingredients
  • 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese use sharp for more flavor
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper adjust to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and breakfast sausage. Blend until smooth and creamy.
  3. Add the drained Rotel diced tomatoes and green chilies to the mixture and fold gently until distributed.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk the shredded cheddar cheese, flour, baking powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper together.
  5. Gradually add the dry mixture to the sausage mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms.
  6. Shape portions of the mixture into small balls, approximately 1 inch in diameter, and place on the prepared baking sheet.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and firm.
  8. Allow to cool slightly on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before serving warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure to space the sausage balls about an inch apart for even baking. Adjust seasoning and spice levels according to preference.

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